Edinburgh Fringe audiences are seeking out less challenging shows, which could erode its ability to nurture new talent, says ANDY MOSELEY Despite warnings that the Oasis reunion shows at Murrayfield would harm the Edinburgh Festival, figures released by the Fringe Society reveal that three sold-out shows by the Mancunian rockers seem to have caused little […]
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Show goes on as the Citz reopens
Audiences are returning to one of Scotland’s oldest and much-loved theatres, writes JULENA DRUMI Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre, a landmark in the Gorbals area for 70 years, is back in business after a seven-year revamp that may have got the better of a less determined team who can now sit back and finally welcome back audiences. […]
Fringe reviews: women in the spotlight
Michelle Collins makes her Fringe debut Arts Correspondent ANDY MOSELEY gives his verdict on Motorhome Marilyn; Ria Lina: Riabelliion; The Essence of Audrey; Olivia Raine Attwood: Faking It Motorhome Marilyn✭✭✭✭ Eastenders actress, Michelle Collins makes her Edinburgh Fringe debut in this new play by Ben Weatherill. Set in Las Vegas, Collins plays Denise, a once aspiring actress […]
Edinburgh Festival: week two reviews
Marcel Cole as Charlie Chaplin Arts Correspondent ANDY MOSELEY gives his verdict on SMILE: The Story of Charlie Chaplin; Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us; The Britpop Hour with Marc Burrows; Dots SMILE: The Story of Charlie Chaplin ✭✭✭✭✭ Celebrating the life of Charlie Chaplin, SMILE is a masterclass in mime and physical comedy as well as […]
AbFab star Horrocks headlines Film Festival
Jane Horrocks will be in Edinburgh for the World Premiere of her film (pic: Terry Murden) Absolutely Fabulous star Jane Horrocks heads the celebrity cast list attending this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF). Horrocks, who played Bubble in the BBC sitcom and also starred in Little Voice with Michael Caine, will be at the festival […]